Miekharry Adefemi Brice, a 24-year-old Nigerian rapper, was fatally shot on August 16, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found struggling for his life in a gold-colored car in the 2700 block of Cleveland Avenue near Melrose Avenue around 10 a.m. Despite the efforts of paramedics, Miekharry was pronounced dead at the scene. His death marked the 88th homicide in Columbus that year.
The circumstances surrounding Miekharry's death remain unclear, and the Columbus Police Department has not
released any information about possible suspects. The investigation into his murder is ongoing, and the case is listed as an unsolved homicide by the Ohio Attorney General's office. The lack of information and closure has left Miekharry's family and friends devastated, with his sister expressing her grief and loss on social media.
Miekharry was well-known in the Nigerian rap scene and had a promising career. He had moved back to the United States from Nigeria and continued to pursue his passion for music while working at PNC Bank and later as a manager at Brothers Deliveries Inc. His untimely death has left a significant void in the lives of his family, including his fiancé Per’China Daniel and their three children.
The investigation into Miekharry's murder remains open, and the Columbus Police Department continues to seek any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible for his death. The community and Miekharry's loved ones are hopeful that justice will be served and that those responsible will be held accountable for their actions.
